1914/15 STAR TRIO TO GRANT-14TH CANADIAN INFANTRY-LATER COMMISSIONED-2ND LIEUT ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY

1914/15 Star trio, named to:
63393 CPL.J.W.GRANT (Star)
2 LIEUT.J.W.GRANT (Pair)
Medals about good very fine, on lengths of old silk ribbons.
John William Grant was born on 22nd April, 1893 at Cheltenham.
He attested for The Canadian Overseas Forces on 2nd November, 1914 at Calgary, trade given as a Book-Keeper,address given as Thirleston Hall,Cheltenham.He had previously served with the 103rd Calgary Rifles Militia.
Served C.A.S.C.(Medal roll on "Find My Past" shows as Zion Mule Corps? ) It is noted that he was attached to the 108th Infantry "For special Police Duty"
He received a commission with The imperial Forces on 21/01/1918.Medal Index card shows service with R.F.A., and duplicate star issued off Canadian Supplementary roll-returned by Canadian Authorities.
Canadian Papers available onlline

Code: 54632